Dorian
5 countries#440 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dorian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
33,760 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #440 · peaked in 2000 with 2,043 births
Most common in: Haute-Garonne, Rhône, Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
28,728 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2000 with 703 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
891 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2012 with 72 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
819 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #729 · peaked in 2012 with 66 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
62 births recorded 2008–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
10 births recorded 2014–2022 · peaked in 2022 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Dorian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #46 | — |
| 2004 | #47 | ↓1 |
| 2005 | #59 | ↓12 |
| 2006 | #65 | ↓6 |
| 2007 | #76 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #77 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #89 | ↓12 |
| 2010 | #103 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #115 | ↓12 |
| 2012 | #141 | ↓26 |
| 2013 | #161 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #192 | ↓31 |
| 2015 | #197 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #219 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #256 | ↓37 |
| 2018 | #294 | ↓38 |
| 2019 | #321 | ↓27 |
| 2020 | #369 | ↓48 |
| 2021 | #396 | ↓27 |
| 2022 | #440 | ↓44 |
Frequently asked questions about Dorian
Is Dorian a popular name?
Yes — Dorian currently ranks #440 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Dorian more common for boys or girls?
Dorian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Dorian most popular?
Dorian peaked in 2000 in France, with 2,043 recorded births that year.
Is Dorian rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Dorian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #990 in 1950 to #440 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Dorian?
At least 63,379 babies have been recorded with the name Dorian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dorian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dorian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dorian?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Dorian include Eiden, Zachariah, Kaison, Hamza.
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